Summary: Ugandan MP Muhammad Ssegirinya’s death has sparked controversy, with Minister Huda Oleru attributing it to divine timing, dismissing links to his prolonged incarceration. MPs criticized the government for delays in granting bail, which they believe worsened his health, and called for reforms to ensure justice and fairness for political …

Summary: Nicholas Opiyo, Executive Director of Chapter Four Uganda, has raised concerns about escalating human rights abuses, voter suppression, and opposition harassment ahead of the 2026 elections. Citing Uganda’s history of electoral violence and lack of accountability, he calls for constitutional reforms, protection of civil society, and transparent electoral processes …

Summary: The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has introduced new rules for SIM card replacements, registrations, and upgrades, requiring them to be done only at authorized service centers. Customers without readable biometrics must obtain a validation letter from the National Identification and Registration Authority or, for refugees, the Office of the …

Summary: The UCC announced the suspension of controversial songs by Gravity Omutujju and Lil Pazo due to vulgar lyrics. The Uganda National Cultural Centre had previously called for a ban on the tracks and banned the artists from performing them. UCC reminded concert organizers to obtain necessary permits as per …

Summary: Over 95 million shillings were raised at a fundraising dinner organized by the Kigezi Kampala Catholic Residents Association (KKCRA) as part of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal Fund (BAAF) 2024. The event, held on December 13, 2024, at Hotel Africana, highlighted ongoing and completed BAAF projects, including commercial buildings and …

Summary: Kenyan and Ugandan riders will clash this weekend at the second round of the FIM Africa Central Africa Motocross Challenge (CAC) at Vipingo Ridge, Mombasa. The event, also the final round of the Kenya National Motocross Championship, will see both teams battle for supremacy. Uganda dominated the first round, …